The Browns traded the No. 6 pick to Kansas City, slid to No. 9 and added third- and fifth-round picks as they reshaped their draft strategy. The club then used No. 9 on OT Spencer Fano.

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was selected fifth overall by the New York Giants, capping a rise from Glenville to Columbus and into the NFL.

Mitchell's 30 points and Harden's 28 helped Cleveland beat Toronto 115-105 and seize a 2-0 playoff lead before the series heads to Toronto.

Donovan Mitchell poured in 32 and Max Strus added 24 off the bench as the Cavaliers beat the Raptors 126-113 to open the playoffs in Cleveland.

Head coach Ed Piazza and assistant Michael Harper resigned after an undisclosed incident during a Myrtle Beach trip. The district paused practices while it investigates. Craig Moro will lead the team in the interim.

Cleveland State has chosen Bob Dunn to lead the Vikings' women's basketball program, the hire is pending background checks and trustee approval. Dunn returns after prior stints on the staff and at high‑major programs.

Former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft bought and rebuilt Mansfield Speedway, gates open May 2 for a Comeback Classic that mixes racing, concerts and family events.

Cleveland held on for a 142-126 win in Memphis even as the Grizzlies tied the NBA record with 29 made three-pointers, leaving questions about the Cavs’ perimeter defense.

The Cavs clinched first‑round home‑court advantage and will open the series at Rocket Arena on April 8 after Atlanta’s loss locked up the matchup. Ticket and schedule details inside.

José Ramírez played his 1,620th game on April 6, 2026, passing Terry Turner’s 108-year-old mark to become the Guardians’ all-time games leader. The club honored him with a scoreboard tribute at Progressive Field.

MLB is centralizing local TV rights and the founder of SportsTime Ohio warns the move could undercut Cleveland’s local coverage and broadcasters. The changes will reshape how Guardians games reach fans this season.

Liron Fanan became the first woman to win NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year after leading the Cleveland Charge to a 23-13 season. The honor arrives as the Charge open the playoffs April 1 at Public Hall.

Progressive Field's multi‑year makeover now reads like a finished stadium, with new seats, beer halls and clubs reshaping the fan experience.